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1009
Steams Again!
David Othen's story of the re-steaming of locomotive #1009, for its role in an half hour
drama.
Across the Trackless Wastes
John Cameron writes about proposed lines and forgotten branches in Nova Scotia.
Atlantic and Inland Railway
John Cameron presents a short overview of this proposed line that was to be built in
Queens County in Nova Scotia.
Biography of Peter Crerar
An interesting biography of the designer of Nova Scotia's Albion Mines Railway,
authored by David Crerar.
Cape Breton &
Central Nova Scotia Railway
The trackage from Truro to Sydney, Nova Scotia, is now operated by the CB&CNS Railway.
Robert Chant presents a brief description of this former Canadian National line.
Cape Breton
Development Corporation Railway
Robert Chant looks at the industrial railway that moves coal from the mines to export
points on Cape Breton Island.
Cape Breton Eastern Extension
Railway
The only completed section of this project eventually became the St. Peters
Subdivision on Cape Breton Island of the Canada National Railway, written by Robert Chant.
CN In The Maritimes - Part I
The first part of Don Scott's series on the Canadian National in the Maritimes
is focused on Moncton, New Brunswick.
CN In The Maritimes - Part II
In the second part of memories of the Canadian National in Maritimes
series, Don Scott concentrates on the 1930-40s era.
CN In The Maritimes - Part III
It's the 1940s--and Canada is at war; traffic on Canadian National's rails in
the Maritimes is increasing on a daily basis, and Don Scott was there.
Cornwallis Valley Railway
This is a re-print of an article that appeared in the Kentville Advertiser on
Aug. 31, 1999 written by Ivan Smith.
CP In The Maritimes - Part I
Don Scott begins this series with a look at the years leading up to the
outbreak of World War II. His essay reflects on both rail and ship operations of the
Canadian Pacific Railway.
CP In The Maritimes - Part II
Like CN, Canadian Pacific was facing increased traffic on it's Maritime lines
due to World War II. Don Scott tells the tale which include rail, water and air services.
CP In The Maritimes - Part III
Don Scott continues his recollections of the Canadian Pacific in the Maritimes
during the war year.
CP In The Maritimes - Part IV
It's the mid-1950's, and Don Scott tells about his fan trip to Norton, NB, and Saint John,
NB, in the winter of '55.
CPR's Former G-3 Heavy 4-6-2
#2397
Don Scott reminisces about Canadian Pacific Railway's #2397, a G-3 class 4-6-2, built by
the Canadian Locomotive Company.
CPR's Gas-Electrics in New Brunswick
Canadian Pacific Railway used gas-electrics in the province of New
Brunswick in the mid-50's to replace steam powered passenger trains, Don Scott relates the
story.
CPR Passenger Equipment in NB
Don Scott talks about Canadian Pacific Railway's "R" class sleeping car
operating in New Brunswick.
CPR's Passenger Train #39
Join Don Scott on board Canadian Pacific's overnight train between Saint John, NB, and
Montreal, QUE, on February 8, 1951.
DAR's Buffet-Parlor Cars, Circa 1949
Don Scott reports on the use of these cars on the Halifax (NS) to Yarmouth (NS) run on the
Dominion Atlantic Railway.
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Jim Simmons is back, this time telling the story of one Nova Scotia's most famous
railways.
Former
CPR Passenger Services to Montreal
In this very indepth article, Don Scott reviews the history of Canadian Pacific
Railway's passenger services in the Maritimes.
PART I
// PART II // PART III // PART IV // PART V
Eastern NB's Railway History From VIA
Rail's Ocean
Art Clowes looks at the history of railways in Eastern New Brunswick that have existed
along the route of today's Ocean from Amherst, NS, to Campbellton, NB.
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway
Tyler Welsford presents a brief history of the E&N that highlights events from the
original owner, up until it's present-day ownership by Rail America.
Foaming
Nova Scotia
Detailed account of Chuck Lee's adventures on the Windsor and Hantsport (NS) and Cape
Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railways.
Halifax & Southwestern
Jim Simmons wonderful tale of the CN's Halifax and Southwestern, the last sizeable railway
to be built in Nova Scotia.
Hogging Logs On Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Chuck's Lee account of being a guest hogger on the last logging railroad in
Canada.
Inverness
Railway
Colin Churcher examines the line that ran from Inverness Jct on the ICR, to
Inverness on Cape Breton Island.
Legislative History of Nova Scotia's
Railways
John R. Cameron offers his work in progress, focusing on the legislative
history of Nova Scotia railways.
Listing of Railways Formed in New Brunswick
Compiled by Art Clowes from his database.
Liverpool and Milton Railway
Colin Churcher and Robert Chant team up to relate the history of this line
constructed to serve the pulp mill of the Milton Pulp Company in Nova Scotia.
Maritime
Railway
The Maritime Railway operated in Nova Scotia until 1961. Join Dara Legere as
he tells the interesting story of this 12-mile long line.
Memories of The
Maritimes: Observing The Railways
Another fun-filled adventure is in store for our life long train chaser--Don Scott;
this time he makes a loop around the Maritimes.
PART I // PART II // PART III // PART IV // PART V
Middleton and Victoria Beach Railway
John Cameron writes about the Middleton and Victoria Beach Railway--a line
built to give the Torbrook Iron Mines in Nova Scotia access to a port without having to
use the Dominion Atlantic Railway.
Modeling the CB & CNS Railway
Discussion of the planning, design and operation of Robert Chant's unbuilt
Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia model railroad.
Moving Equipment to the DAR
Ever wonder how the Canadian Pacific moved locomotives and rolling stock to
its Dominion Atlantic Railway in Nova Scotia? Don Scott has the answer.
Musquodoboit Railway
Here is David Othen's summary of an article on the history of Nova Scotia's
Musquodoboit Railway, originally composed by David E. Stephens.
Neqemgelisa On Vancouver Island, Plus ...
Chuck Lee's story of his encounter with the Neqemgelisa on Vancouver Island (BC) that
includes log hauling on the Syskiyous.
Nova Scotia's First Tramway
A very thought provoking paper drafted by Herb MacDonald questioning the existence
of Nova Scotia's First Tramway.
One
Every Two and a Half Miles
This is a reprint from Canadian Rail's issue 382 (1984) of Allan Graham's
pictorial essay of railway stations on the Prince Edward Island Railway.
PART 1 // PART 2 // PART 3 // PART 4
Passenger Service on the DAR
1930-1950s
An overview of passenger service on CP's Dominion Atlantic Railway (NS). The transcript is
taken from Don Scott's answer concerning a photo depicting a DAR locomotive coupled to
Canadian National passenger equipment.
Port Of Halifax Pier #21 and
the CPR Connection
Don Scott explains the association between the Canadian Pacific Railway of Nova Scotia's
Port of Halifax.
Remembering CPR Steam at Steam Expo
Expo 86 was a great chance to see CPR steam in action, if you weren't there, Don Scott
will tell you what you missed.
Sable
River Railway
Colin Church tells the story of the line constructed to serve the Sable Lumber Company in
Nova Scotia.
Salem & Hillsborough Railroad
Art Clowes & David Othen describe the fortunes of the railroads of New
Brunswick's Albert County up to the present day.
Significant Dates in Nova
Scotia's Railway History
Ivan Smith's extensive list of significant dates in the history of Nova Scotia
Railways.
Before
1850 // 1850 - 1899
// 1900 - 1949 // After 1950
Speaking Of Coal - Part I
Don Scott talks about burning coal in the 1930s and 40s and recounts coal
operations around Springhill Jct, NS, and Moncton, NB.
Speaking Of Coal - Part II
Don Scott continues his story, this time discussing his time aboard both CN's
Maritime Express and oil-electric "Jitneys", during his trip to Westville, NS.
Springfield Railway
The Springfiled Railway was built by the Davison Lumber Company in Nova Scotia
to connected its mill with the Halifax & South Western Railway--Colin Church shares
his knowledge of the line.
Sydney and Louisburg Railway
In 1894, a number of lines on Cape Breton Island were combined--the result was
the busiest 40 miles of track in Canada. By Robert Chant.
Sydney Coal Fields
An overview of the development of the Sydney Coal fields on Cape Breton Island
(NS), by Robert Chant.
Train Spotting: CP Rail, Port
Coquitlam, BC
Don Scott records CP Rail action at Port Coquitlam, BC.
Trip on CPR Saint
John, NB - Montreal, PQ, and Return
Venture onboard as Don Scott travels the rails from New Brunswick to Quebec and back in
February 1951.
Trip Report: December 10, 1953
CPR's Bay Shore Yard and Roundhouse at West Saint John, NB, is the setting for
Don Scott's observations in the winter of '53.
Trip Report: November 15, 1954
New Brunswick is the scene for Don Scott in November of 1954 travels to Canadian Pacific
Railway's McAdam facilities.
Trip Report: September 1955
Canadian Pacific's facilities and McAdam, New Brunswick are the target of Don
Scott's 1955 fall excursion.
Trip Report: May 23, 1956
In the spring of 1956 Don Scott witnessed action at Canadian Pacific Railway's
facilities in Sudbury, Ontario.
Trip Report: May 24, 1956
Toronto was Don Scott's next stop on his tour of Ontario and Quebec. (New
April 2, 2000)
Trip Report: May 27, 1956
It's May 27th, and Don Scott is now three miles west of Montreal touring
Canadian Pacific Railway's passenger facilities at Westmount Station and Glen Yard.
Trip Report: May 28, 1956
Join Don Scott as he spends a second day at CPR's Glen Passenger Yards and
Westmount Station, then boards CN for a trip to Central Station and CPR Ottawa West.
Trip Report: May 28 & 29, 1956
Join Scott enjoys two days of action at Smiths Falls, Ont, then hops aboard
train #22 for Montreal.
Trip Report: March 15, 1964
From Moncton, NB, to Saint John, NB, by train; Saint John, NB, to Digby, NS,
by ship and return, Don Scott describes it all.
Trip Report: December 31, 1969
Don Scott visits CP Rail's Palliser Station in Calgary, Alberta and files this report. |
